William Frederick Stone was one of the last five surviving First World War veterans who served in the United Kingdom's armed forces and one of the last two surviving seamen worldwide, along with Claud
Bill Stone photographed in Watlington, Oxfordshire, November 2006.
The Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is a long service medal awarded to regular members of His Majesty's Naval Service. It was instituted by Queen Victoria to replace the Naval Long Service a
Bill Stone (Royal Navy sailor)
…War Medal 1939–1945 (with Oak Leaf) for the Second World War 1939–45 campaign (Oak Leaf signifying a Mention in Despatches) Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1848) for 15 years or longer service with the Royal Navy Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal for qualifying service on Malta 10 June 1940 to 8…
1848 Queen Victoria version, with 1½" wide suspender and ribbon
1874 Queen Victoria version, with 1¼" wide suspender and ribbon
King Edward VII version
King George V version 1